Physical Therapists in Scranton PA provide treatment for people with illnesses and injuries to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit physical disabilities. They treat patients with physical agents such as light, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation and massage.
Each month, the Leahy Community Health and Family Center PT clinic volunteers travel to Bhutanese and Congolese communities to host a health fair and distribute health materials.
Restore Function
Whether you’ve had a stroke, amputation or major surgery, physical therapy can help improve your movement and reduce pain and swelling. It can even help you avoid a second operation and prevent a worsening of your symptoms.
Your physical therapist may use manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to help you feel better. They can also help you learn how to manage your symptoms so you can live your life without limitations.
Pelvic disorders aren’t always caused by surgery and many times physical therapy can treat the problem so you don’t need to have a surgical procedure. In fact, it’s often the best option for women with pelvic pain and neuropathic conditions.
A physical therapist can teach you how to perform simple, daily movements, such as walking and climbing stairs. They can also recommend assistive devices to help you get around when you need it.
Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Physiology at Slippery Rock University where she played four years of NCAA Division II field hockey. She has been a physical therapist for over 15 years and enjoys working with patients in the community where she lives, works and plays. She has extensive experience in the management of patients with complex needs including amputations, spinal cord injury, brain injury and Parkinson’s disease. She is board certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Avoid Surgery
Whether you are trying to avoid surgery or want to get prepared for one, physical therapy can help. It can improve your mobility limitations, reduce pain and discomfort, strengthen muscles and joints, and retrain you to move normally. It also helps prevent and treat sports injury.
If you are considering surgery, physical therapy can help ease post-surgery pain and ensure that the procedure is a success. It can also help you reduce the risk of recurring problems, such as complications from implants or scarring.
Physical therapists are highly trained professionals who use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to diagnose and treat health problems. They use a wide variety of treatment techniques, including massage, heat or cold, exercises, electricity, and other methods to promote healing and relieve pain and discomfort.
Theresa graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Physical Therapy. She has over 10 years of outpatient experience treating a diverse population. She is certified in the McKenzie Method (mechanical diagnosis and treatment of spine and extremities) and has completed multiple continuing education courses focusing on manual therapy and orthopedics. She has a direct access license allowing her to treat patients without a physician referral. She enjoys treating all ages and likes to engage her patients in their recovery with fun, goal-oriented sessions.
Increase Flexibility
Whether you have back pain, arthritis, a sports injury or another condition that limits your mobility, physical therapy can help you stay flexible and improve your overall health. By working with a licensed physical therapist, you can build your strength and flexibility while learning how to protect your body from future injuries.
Avoid Surgery
Physical therapy can reduce the symptoms of many diseases and conditions, and it has also been shown to be effective in helping people avoid the need for, and costs associated with, surgery. Whether you have arthritis, diabetes, cancer or other chronic illness, physical therapy can help you avoid surgery.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Studies indicate that pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can result from a variety of factors including pelvic inflammatory disease, pregnancy-related back pain and weakness, low muscle tone, uterine fibroids, vaginitis or infection. It is important for clinicians to understand that a thorough patient history and comprehensive treatment plan are essential to identify and manage PFD. Furthermore, educating individuals of the evidence-based treatment options available can have a positive impact on their quality of life.
Stay Healthy
Whether your pain comes from an athletic injury or chronic disease, a Physical Therapist can help. They can provide exercises that target the area of your body with limited movement, and they can also teach you how to exercise to prevent future injuries.
Physical Therapy can improve your quality of life by reducing pain, helping you avoid surgery and increasing flexibility. A good Physical Therapist will be able to identify the cause of your symptoms, which may be as simple as poor work posture or an underlying medical condition. In some cases, they can even help you avoid surgery by treating your problem early and identifying the best course of treatment for your specific needs.
A Physical Therapist will develop a treatment plan to restore movement and mobility to people with musculoskeletal and neurological problems. They may use therapeutic exercise, massage, manipulation, heat or cold (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy and other treatments to aid in restoring function after an injury.
Our Physical Therapists are experts in their field. They are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to improving your recovery. They can help you achieve the highest level of health possible and return you to your normal daily activities as quickly as possible. They are also committed to providing the highest quality of education and continue to participate in research and development within their specialty areas.